About Us

Issues surrounding the impact and management of e-waste (electronic and electrical equipment -WEEE) in the informal sector in Kenya have received increasing attention in recent years from many stakeholders questioning the management process in the sector. This attention brought about the birth of E-waste Initiative, Kenya.

E-waste Initiative Kenya (Ewik) is an NGO founded in 2015 and registered by the NGO coordination board of Kenya in 2016 under Registration Number OP.218/051/16-106/10335. We are Headquarted in Kiambu with a branch in Ngara, Nairobi Kenya.

Our core business is electronic waste management specifically in the informal sector, providing a safe disposal option across the country through our networks. We are committed to demonstrating leadership in the E-waste industry and overall environmental stewardship through the use of proven technology, and establishing public-private partnerships and working cooperatively with our member communities.

From the growing volumes and categories of E-waste used by modern society, and the rapid turnover of E-waste in Kenya with the accompanying burden on the waste stream, E-waste initiative Kenya has taken important steps to reduce on negative effects emanating from the occurrence of toxic chemicals in many E-waste components that can pose a risk to human and environmental health through public awareness of “e-waste” and adaptation of latest best practices on e-waste management issues.

E-WIK’s vision statement is “Waste NOT, Recycle and retain quality”. We work to fulfill our mission without wasting environmental, financial, or human resources. Establishing partnerships and maintaining sustainability.

E-WIK remains focused on raising awareness on the impact of e-waste on public health and the environment, creating green jobs to the youth/women and the retirees, through safe and smart disposal and recycling solutions in the circular economy. We bridge the digital divide in providing refurbished ICT equipment to the less privileged at an affordable price and working in partnership with organizations at the national, regional, and international levels to achieve our mission.